What happened
During a practice session for an upcoming airshow at Crows Landing-Aux Field AFB, the crew was performing touch-and-go landings. During one of these maneuvers, the aircraft experienced a heavy landing that caused the pilot to lose control of the plane. Following the loss of control, the aircraft came to a stop and subsequently erupted into flames.
Despite the intensity of the fire, all four crew members managed to exit the aircraft before it was consumed by the flames. The aircraft was completely destroyed in the incident, though no injuries were reported among the occupants.
Findings
- The aircraft experienced a hard landing during a touch-and-go maneuver.
- The impact led to a loss of control and the subsequent fire.